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Flashcards in Antiplatelets Deck (5)
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1
Q

Antiplatelets are also known as what?

A

Baby aspirin

2
Q

Antiplatelets are used to…

A

Decrease demand on heart to decrease O2 use
Increase BS/O2 supply
Risk factor modification for MI

3
Q

MOA

A

Inhibit platelet (thrombocyte) aggregation

4
Q

Indications

A

To prevent ARTERIAL thrombus

5
Q

Common adverse reactions:

A

Risk of bleeding

Easy bruising